Synonym (also Boto de Gall) for the grape variety Verdejo; see there.
The white grape variety originates from Spain. The name means "greenish" and refers to the striking blue-green colour of the grapes. Synonyms are Albillo de Nava, Albillo Nava, Boto de Gall, Botón de Gallo Blanco, Cepa de Madrigal, Goluvelo, Verdal del Pais, Verdeja, Verdeja Blanca, Verdejo Blanco, Verdejo Pálido and Verdelho. It should not be confused with the varieties Planta Fina (Damaschino), Godello (sibling), Verdejo de Salamanca, Verdejo Serrano, Verdelho or Verdello, despite seemingly suggestive synonyms or morphological similarities. The...
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